Support for homeowners
Renovating your empty home
If your property needs work before it can be used, you may be able to reduce costs and get advice.
Support available
VAT discounts
You may be entitled to pay a reduced rate of VAT if your property has been empty for 2 years or more. This can apply for renovation work, goods and materials.
We can:
- help verify how long your property has been empty
- provide a letter confirming how long the property has been empty
You can check the guidance on whether you may be eligible and how to apply:
- Own an Empty Home? Get Free Advice & Options – Scottish Empty Homes Partnership
- VAT refunds for conversions (DIY housebuilders) – GOV.UK
For more information, contact us at emptyhomes@fife.gov.uk
Merchant discounts
There are some suppliers who are able to offer preferential rates to empty home owners undertaking works to bring an empty home back into use.
You can find out more information at Merchant Discounts for Empty Home Owners – Scottish Empty Homes Partnership
Email emptyhomes@fife.gov.uk to request a referral.
Improve energy efficiency
Benefits include:
- make your property warmer and cheaper to run
- get advice on energy-saving improvements and local support schemes
Find out more:
- Energy Efficiency Guide (PDF)
- Local heat and energy efficiency strategy (LHEES)
- Cosy Kingdom – Stay warm, save energy
Tenement flats (shared buildings)
Under One Roof provide common repair and retrofit support for tenement flat owners in Scotland.
Need further advice?
Use the form below to get in touch. We can discuss the options available and help you decide what works best for you.
